Transcontinental Railroad – History, Construction, and Impact Study Guide 2026-04-10 Transcontinental Railroad – History, Construction, and Impact Study Guide.pdf
Transcontinental Railroad –
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Companies that led the race to complete the Central Pacific and Union Pacific
Transcontinental Railroad
Began in Sacramento, CA; Built East, and Central Pacific
hired Irish immigrants as well as Civil War
veterans
Began in Omamha, Nebraska; built West; Union Pacific
hired Chinese Immigrants
Challenges railroad companies faced Sierra Nevada Mountains, and harsh weather on the Great Plains
Congress required the 2 railroads to meet at Promontory, Utah
Transportation effects of the railroad Gave much better transportation, (6 Days)
Expands travel beyond rivers.
The 2 railroads to meet on May 10th, 1869
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Transcontinental Railroad –
History, Construction, and
Impact Study Guide
1 Guidehttps://www.stuvia.com/dashboard!@_)#*)(@$)($@*($@)($@*_
Page 1 of 6 Page 1
, Transcontinental Railroad 2026-04-10 Transcontinental Railroad.pdf
Don't know?
Terms in this set (28)
Companies that led the race to complete the Central Pacific and Union Pacific
Transcontinental Railroad
Began in Sacramento, CA; Built East, and Central Pacific
hired Irish immigrants as well as Civil War
veterans
Began in Omamha, Nebraska; built West; Union Pacific
hired Chinese Immigrants
Challenges railroad companies faced Sierra Nevada Mountains, and harsh weather on the Great Plains
Congress required the 2 railroads to meet at Promontory, Utah
Transportation effects of the railroad Gave much better transportation, (6 Days)
Expands travel beyond rivers.
The 2 railroads to meet on May 10th, 1869
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